God made me. I was born here. He gave me this land, and it is mine...When a man owns anything it is his until he gives it or sells it. This land is ours. We have not given or sold it to the President. He has no right to it.

God made me. I was born here. He gave me this land, and it is mine…When a man owns anything it is his until he gives it or sells it. This land is ours. We have not given or sold it to the President. He has no right to it.

– White Eagle

Ponca chief. Statement regarding removal of Ponca Indians from Dakota Territory to Indian Territory, May 20, 1879.

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